Paralegal

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Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and organizational needs.

Lakewood Church is prepared to consider relocation support for qualified candidates moving to the Houston area. Support may include reasonable, pre-approved moving expenses, travel, temporary housing, and other relocation-related costs.

Lakewood Church may offer a signing bonus to an exceptionally qualified candidate whose experience and capabilities closely match the needs of the Legal Department. The amount and terms, including payment timing and any applicable repayment obligation, will be included in the written offer of employment.

• Serve as liaison between the Legal Department and departmental staff and leaders
• Provide high-level legal administrative support, including legal research, information requests, and clerical functions
• Manage heavy calendars and coordinate meetings, trainings, and events with internal and external executives, staff, assistants, and consultants
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Answer and route phone calls, check voicemail, return calls, and respond to Legal Department emails
• Draft and distribute interdepartmental correspondence and emails
• Demonstrate strong customer service in dealing with the public and staff
• Perform general office support, including copying, faxing, databases, mail merges, mass mailings, meeting notes, and agendas
• Deliver internal and external correspondence (e.g., post office, Fed Ex)
• Coordinate miscellaneous and administrative mail for the Legal Department
• Perform general office duties, special projects, and other duties as assigned

• Prepare purchase orders, contracts, travel authorizations, and check requests for the Legal Department
• Process expense reports and reimbursement requests
• Receive, review, and file monthly financial and budget reports
• Complete and submit annual insurance renewal applications
• Arrange travel, lodging, and transportation as needed

• Facilitate conference calls, in-person meetings, and related logistics
• Direct incoming and outgoing electronic communications
• Assist with preparation of presentation materials
• Draft letters, memos, policies, board minutes, and other documents and correspondence

• Draft and maintain various release documents
• Assist with trademark and copyright administration
• Create and update status timelines for claims and lawsuits
• Receive, log, and file executed contracts and maintain a contract log spreadsheet
• Assist in contract administration, including city, state, federal, national, and global legal contracts and documents
• Maintain and update department-specific spreadsheets and timelines
• Maintain and renew Sales and Use Tax certificates for select states

• Assist in administration of the Copyright Department: monitor, respond to, and maintain copyright email regarding use of copyrighted materials
• Conduct renewals of music and video licenses for use and publishing
• Manage copyrighted musical works and assist with overall music management for the church
• Maintain publishing permission agreements spreadsheets
• Report fraudulent activity on social media platforms
• Assist with removal of fake social media sites, websites, and other infringing material as directed

• Organize and facilitate the quarterly legal internship program
• Facilitate and maintain new and recurring ministerial ordination/licensing for pastors, staff, and non-staff

• Assist in administration of international offices and facilitate communication between Lakewood Church and its international offices
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with tact, discretion, and diplomacy
• Work under pressure and time constraints while handling changing priorities
• Be willing to work extended hours when necessary and remain on call as needed

• Minimum 3 years…